Sony Xperia Ion headed to AT&T in Q2 (CES 2012)

The Sony Xperia Ion has been unveiled for AT&T’s 4G LTE network at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The PlayStation certified handset runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and sports a 4.6-inch HD (1280 X 720) display, 12 megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R sensor, and 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It also carries a IP57 waterproof rating, allowing it to be submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The Xperia Ion will be available in Q2 2012 for an undisclosed amount. Press release after the break.

Press Release:

January 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nev. – Xperia™ ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony, was introduced today at the 2012 International CES and will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter.
Xperia ion from Sony enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen they choose, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.

Xperia ion from Sony has a stunning 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels) that provides a visual brilliance for superior viewing experiences. For photo enthusiasts, Xperia ion features a new Fast Capture innovation to make sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed: the HD camera goes from standby mode to first shot in 1.5 seconds.1 The impressive images taken with the 12-megapixel rear camera are unmatched by any other Android smartphone. Additionally, both rear- and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities.

“With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. “Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it.”

Xperia ion users will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network**. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios***.

Xperia ion is also PlayStation™ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience.

Xperia ion is launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key Features for Xperia ion:
– 4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as rear (1080p) and front (720p) cameras for HD recording.
– 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 16GB flash storage.
– 12MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile with fast-capture to go from standby to first shot in less than two seconds.
– HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync to quickly and easily stream content on other screens.

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